Lady Anala Exsil Vis
Anala could be forgiven for allowing her face to show surprise when the evening meal with Yarrow and their close family was interrupted without warning. The great Banquet Hall doors sprang open suddenly and in strode Bellica Agate, followed by her major and what appeared to be a gypsy, topped with a bizarre headdress.
In an instant, Thadea had her blades out and stood before the table where Yarrow and the others lounged, paused in the middle of their meal. Yarrow stood a second later and stepped up, behind Thadea. She pressed her palm to her aunt's back soothingly, a signal to wait.
In the second before Anala’s feet carried her to a stand beside Yarrow, offering support to her oldest friend not only as a fellow ruler but as a former Admiral, she felt new admiration
